The much-awaited movie of the year “Sanju” ( Sanjay Dutt biopic ) has finally hit the silver screen. We are falling short of words to praise the movie. Just like its first day, Sanjay Dutt biopic has continued the lead with a collection of Rs 38.25 crore.
First Biopic of an Indian Actor to Enter in 100 Crore on Box Office
Since the time, Raj Kumar Hirani has made an announcement of the movie, been the talk of this tinsel town. The movie shows the roller coaster ride of Sanjay Dutt’s life Drug addiction. The struggle in life after his mother’s demise and the hardships he faced in jail is shown very beautifully in the movie. It is said to be Ranbir Kapoor’s best movie till date, and it seems that we have already found an actor of the year.
He has made honest efforts to look exactly like Sanjay Dutt, and undoubtedly he has succeeded in doing that. Everyone, including his parents, are stunned to see the resemblance. Rishi Kapoor in his recent tweet has admitted that how proud he feels that Ranbir Kapoor is his son.
Ranbir Kapoor Acting
But you will be amazed to know Ranbir Kapoor was not the first choice to play the lead in Sanjay Dutt’s biopic. Vidhu Vinod Chopra was keen to cast Ranvir Singh instead of Ranbir Kapoor to play Sanjay Dutt in his biopic, he felt that he will be able to put depth in this character because of his ability to adapt the change and his flamboyant personality.
But Raj Kumar Hirani was adamant to cast Ranbir Kapoor. After the shooting started Vidhu Vinod Chopra himself accepted that the director was right. No one else could have played this role better than Ranbir Kapoor.
However, there are certain aspects of Sanjay Dutt’s life that have not been shown in the movie. Nothing has been talked about Sanjay Dutt’s previous marriages and his relationship with his daughter Trishala. The audience have loved to see the untouched side of Sanjay Dutt’s life.
Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, the film stars Paresh Rawal as Sunil Dutt, Manisha Koirala as Nargis, Dia Mirza as Manayta, and Anushka Sharma.